STRAWBERRY BAKERY CAFE
12904 GORE RD, Dover FL 33527 · 903-922-9261
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling tile missing. In main bakery area
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets torn
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
May 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink not operational due to leak. Water connections have been cut off.
Ceiling tile missing. In main bakery area
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets torn
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
May 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies on trash can lid by drink cooler in lobby. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. 2 live flies on light by hot buffet. 1 live fly on top of hot line. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live fly on plant by restrooms. 10 live flies on wall by in dining room and hallway leading to restroom. Manager eradicated 5 and cleaned and sanitized areas. Pest control is currently on site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Second display case from left: strawberry puff pastry with strawberries and whip cream (49F - Cold Holding); cannoli with ricotta filling (50F - Cold Holding); cup cake with whip cream filling (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were placed within an hour. Manager moved items to working cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink not operational due to leak. Water connections have been cut off.
Ceiling tile missing. In main bakery area
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door has gaps that are allowing the entry of vermin
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door gasket Walk in cooler gasket
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
May 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of pumpkin dented at top and bottom seam
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over prepared dessert items in bakery walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (58F); heavy cream (58F); chicken salad (58F); butter portions (58F); coffee creamer portions (58F); cocktail sauce portions (58F); coffee creamer (58F) All items located in work top cooler behind dessert counter
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in work top cooler at front counter behind dessert display: milk (58F); heavy cream (58F); chicken salad (58F); butter portions (58F); coffee creamer portions (58F); cocktail sauce portions (58F); coffee creamer (58F)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried shrimp at buffet 98F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles observed with no label
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on counter by juice dispenser.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter by juice dispenser. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door gasket Walk in cooler gasket
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in kitchen
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk in cooler condenser and fan guard missing as well.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in production area
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot front serving line: cooked chicken tenders (106F - Hot Holding) cooked hash brown (106F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken tacos (107F - Hot Holding). Fried items held with wire racks underneath to prevent dripping are providing air barrier
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse out pitcher in hand sink on front line. Observed pots and pans in hand sink in back production area
Ice buildup in walk in cooler condenser and fan guard missing as well.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go display case
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in production area
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of 1 safe staff card for worker
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with orange and clear cleaner not labeled under hand sink in production area
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on walk in cooler doors and reach in cooler on cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Several Ceiling tiles missing due to AC work in production area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service paper trays at front counter not inverted Manager inverted
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper trays by front counter not inverted.
Mar 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper trays by front counter not inverted.
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then put on gloves with out washing hands
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch watch then put on gloves and worked with food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pan of raw chicken stored over pan of raw shrimp in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front display strawberry puff pastry with cream cheese and whipped cream (60F - Cold Holding); pastry with cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Manager moved
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet: Pork (110F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (107F - Hot Holding); chicken tenders (107F - Hot Holding). Discuss using deeper pants and filling steam with more water so water is touching pan.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands and prep sink next to handwashing sink and back kitchen
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by front counter has milk steamer in it
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottles of employee waters on Cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper trays by front counter not inverted.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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